Some Considerations Regarding the Management Review in Certification Audit Process of Environmental Management System

Abstract:

This article highlights the importance of management review in the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the environmental management system (EMS). According to the audit requirements, top level management of the organization must analyze the environmental management system at predetermined intervals, in order to ensure that the EMS is properly, adequate and effective maintained. Three main concepts are explored: the motivations for ISO 14001certification, the perceived benefits of this certification and specific requirements and documents for certification audit of EMS which are used at management reviews.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 760)
• Pages: 733-738
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.760.733
• Online since: May 2015
• Authors: Constantin Militaru, Cristina Juganaru, Al Ali Abdel Rahim, Ana Maria Avramescu
• Keywords: Certification Audit, Environmental Management System, ISO 14001, Management Review

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